Archive: 29 September 2005
79 articles found
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla seeks S. Africa investment
Kalla seeks S. Africa investment Agencies, Capetown, South Africa Vice President Jusuf Kalla met with his South African counterpart Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for businesspeople in South Africa interested in investing in Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
MobileOne expects 'growth'
MobileOne expects 'growth' Bloomberg, Jakarta MobileOne Ltd. the smallest of Singapore's three cell-phone operators, said it expects benefits from its sale of a majority shareholding to Telekom Malaysia Bhd. and Khazanah Nasional Bhd. Telekom, the nation's biggest phone operator, and Malaysian government investment company Khazanah own 24 percent in MobileOne through their venture SunShare Investments Ltd.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO told to reform recruitment, supervision systems
AGO told to reform recruitment, supervision systems Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government needs to reform the recruitment and supervision system in the public prosecution service in an effort to help improve the law enforcement system in Indonesia, often branded as among the world's most corrupt, researchers say.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cianjur 'bans' Ahmadiyah
Cianjur 'bans' Ahmadiyah JAKARTA: The Cianjur regency administration in West Java has officially banned the teachings of Ahmadiyah, more than week after hard-liners vandalized the mosques and houses of the Ahmadiyah Congregation in the area. Cianjur Regent Wasidi Swastomo signed the decree, which temporarily bans Ahmadiyah from the regency, pending a nationwide ban expected to come from the President, radio stations reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PROTEST: 1 X 28
1. PROTEST: 1 X 28 Nation braces for massive protests 2. BUDGET: 1 X 30 Premium gasoline may reach Rp 4,000 3. TKI: 1 X 32 Sixteen migrant workers murdered
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kostrad rebuilds houses wrecked in Mandala crash
Kostrad rebuilds houses wrecked in Mandala crash Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan After losing his house when a Mandala Airlines aircraft slammed into the Padang Bulan residential area in Medan, crash victim M. Nasir can manage a smile now that troops have arrived to start rebuilding the damaged houses. Forty-six soldiers from the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) arrived from Jakarta to help rebuild seven houses, including Nasir's, which were destroyed in the tragic accident.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fujitu to expand Asia-Pacific hub operations
Fujitu to expand Asia-Pacific hub operations Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore Japanese giant Fujitsu plans to beef up its Asia-Pacific hub operations in Singapore over the next five years and strengthen its presence in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, an executive said in a report published on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PKB (2x16)
1. PKB (2x16) Alwi camp to get on with PKB congress 2. Seminar (1x48) AGO told to reform recruitment, supervision systems 3. KPU (1x36) Hamid denies involvement in KPU scandal 4. Demo (1x32) SBY warns against fueling violence
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reiki teaches people to allow their heart to give them inner peace
Reiki teaches people to allow their heart to give them inner peace Karen Stingemore, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reiki is an ancient technique that channels universal energy for the purpose of healing and is becoming increasingly popular around the world as more people make the shift from traditional medicine to alternative therapies.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stocks drop on unrest concern
Jakarta stocks drop on unrest concern Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks fell for the first day in three on Wednesday on concern government plans to raise fuel prices later this week will spark unrest amongst the nation's poor. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia led declines. "There will definitely be demonstrations, creating concerns" about riots, said Bambang Setiadi, who helps manage the equivalent of US$140 million in assets at PT Sinar Mas Sekuritas in Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia fires warning shots at Indonesian fishing boats
Australia fires warning shots at Indonesian fishing boats Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia An Australian patrol boat fired warning shots while arresting four Indonesian fishing boats on the high seas, the government said on Wednesday. The boats, carrying 15 tonnes of fresh fish, were intercepted off Australia's northern coast on Sunday and shots were fired when one refused orders to stop.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five golds for RI women in Tehran
Five golds for RI women in Tehran TEHRAN: National athletes have taken five gold medals in archery, karate and tae kwon do at the Fourth Women's Islamic Games, with tennis promising another top podium finish on Wednesday's final day. Archery added another gold and silver in the team compound and recurve categories on Wednesday following golds from Lilies Handayani and Delly Threesyadina, silver from Suci Dwi Megasari and bronze from Nurfitriyana.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Teachers get how-tos on going green
Teachers get how-tos on going green BOGOR: Dozens of high school teachers in Cianjur, Sukabumi and Purwakarta, West Java, are learning about environmental education held at the Cibodas Botanical Gardens. The classes started on Tuesday and will end on Thursday, gardens head Holif Imamudin said on Wednesday. "The 41 teachers in this class are our focal points; they will teach the children about the environment and how to preserve it from an early age," he told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Premium gas may hit Rp 4,000
Premium gas may hit Rp 4,000 Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly approved state budget revision will save the government Rp 10 trillion (approximately US$967 million) in fuel subsidy expenditures for the remainder of the year. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie said on Wednesday that the remaining fuel subsidy costs could boost subsidized fuel prices by more than double the current prices.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four men rob driver, speed off with cab
Four men rob driver, speed off with cab Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a series of robberies in taxis targeted at women passengers, a taxi driver was robbed early on Wednesday by four male passengers. The taxi driver, identified as Hendri Irawan, had just started working at 3 a.m. when four men flagged down the red-and-white taxi and got in. While in the taxi, one of them suddenly held a knife to Hendri's neck while the others robbed him of his money.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/MASSAG
JP/18/MASSAG (Jun's corrections entered 23/9) AIDS agency turns to massage for income, employment opportunity I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/Denpasar A strained neck did not prevent Dudy Rohadi, the coordinator of Matahati's After Care Program, from personally directing his staff to clean and spruce up the three-story building on that clear Saturday morning. "I have to get the building ready for the soft opening or the boss will chew my head off," he grimaced.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
FEATURE-Party over for Malaysian builders, hangover begins
FEATURE-Party over for Malaysian builders, hangover begins By Liau Y-Sing KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Reuters) - RI workers feel the pinch as construction in KL hits hard times Liau Y-Sing Reuters/Kuala Lumpur Construction worker Andi Suyandi is finishing up a building job in the Malaysian capital, perhaps his last for a while.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Military allowed to sell assets from business ventures
Military allowed to sell assets from business ventures Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The "clearance sale" of assets and properties belonging to Indonesian Military (TNI) foundations and business ventures could last for a month, the Minister of Defense says. Juwono Sudarsono said on Wednesday the TNI would be allowed to sell certain assets in business ventures before the government officially took over other businesses under the new law.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
City starts house checks for polio
City starts house checks for polio The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Health officials and volunteers are going from house to house to immunize children under five who did not show up to receive the two drops of oral vaccination on Tuesday. City Health Agency spokesperson Zelvyno said the door-to-door drive would be carried out for a week starting on Wednesday. "We really do hope that parents will not refuse health workers who visit their homes ...
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bengkulu library in sorry state
Bengkulu library in sorry state BENGKULU: The book collection of Bengkulu state library is in a sorry state as 2,768 of the total 46,499 books in the library are damaged, said Saipun Thoha, the head of Bengkulu state library. "After eight days of inspection, it was found that 5.95 percent of the collection or 2,768 books had been damaged," he said on Wednesday. The books either have pages missing or have been ripped said Saipun, blaming the visitors for the damage.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Correction: In the caption on Page 13 on Wednesday, we misspelled
Correction: In the caption on Page 13 on Wednesday, we misspelled the name of the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia. The correct spelling is Yutaka Iimura. -- Editor
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protecting Minahasan people
Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation. The actions of the judges will protect the local people of Indonesia in the long run. The United States has to respect the Indonesian environment, although those who suffer are not Americans.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/RUWATN
JP/18/RUWATN 'Ruwatan', a ritual threatened with oblivion Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Sedekah bumi, an annual ritual to expel evil spirits from a village and bestow on it blessings through prayer, is gradually being abandoned by rural communities as it is regarded as an animistic practice. The rich smell of incense burned by the elders of Sepat Lidah Kulon village, Surabaya, East Java, was evident as traditional music started up to accompany two dancers.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/NEW
JP/7/NEW Amy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July. The attackers set fire to the women's dormitory and knocked down a gate fronting the Ahmadiyah complex as its followers looked on helplessly. Some 300 policemen were on guard but failed to prevent the attack.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's long quest for legal certainty
Indonesia's long quest for legal certainty Budiono Kusumohamidjojo, Jakarta Legal certainty has been such an alien concept during the course of Indonesia's six decades of political independence that it has become an empty slogan for most Indonesians. Practicing lawyers are accustomed to the unclear, inconsistent and incomplete laws and regulations in the country.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Job fair opens at Kemayoran
Job fair opens at Kemayoran JAKARTA: Job hunters in Greater Jakarta have the chance to apply for vacancies offered at Job Fair 2005, which opened on Wednesday at the Jakarta International Expo Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. The outdoor exhibition that lasts until Thursday displays 30 company vacencies in fields including telecommunications, media and pharmaceticals.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Alwi camp to get on with PKB congress
Alwi camp to get on with PKB congress Indra Harsaputra and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The Alwi Shihab faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) insisted it would proceed with the planned congress in Surabaya despite threats from supporters of the official party leader Muhaimin Iskandar and the absence of a police permit.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
BI hints at further rate hikes to stem inflation
BI hints at further rate hikes to stem inflation Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank has indicated it would have to raise interest rates again to ward off the possibly of strong inflationary pressures arising from the government's upcoming plan to increase fuel prices later this week. Bank Indonesia (BI) senior deputy governor, Miranda S.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.28, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.28, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,500 0 0 Adhi Karya 510 -20 1,071,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 0 AGIS Tbk 75 -5 15,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 -20 17,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,320 -10 241,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh mayor calls for fast reconstruction
Aceh mayor calls for fast reconstruction BANDA ACEH: The condition of tsunami survivors living in temporary shelters is worsening particularly during the current rainy season, Banda Aceh ad-interim mayor Mawardy Nurdin said "Many of them are currently experiencing very bad living conditions as tents have started to tear. This is worsened by the rain," Mawardy said during a meeting with top government officials of Aceh here on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Swimmers rewarded for fast times
Swimmers rewarded for fast times JAKARTA: Five swimmers who set national 50-meter records earlier this month have received Rp 50 million in bonuses from the National Sports Council (KONI). Felix Sutanto in the backstroke, Ira Kurniawan (butterfly), 17-year-old Harizal (backstroke and butterfly) as well as breastrokers Desak Nyoman Rina and Omar Surya Atmaja received Rp 10 million each for their times at the Tahapan BCA Sprint swimming championship in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Sept. 4.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government considers another anti-polio drive in November
Government considers another anti-polio drive in November Agencies, Jakarta The government hopes to hold another polio immunization drive in November to stamp out the disease, a health official said on Wednesday, a day after launching a program to vaccinate millions of children for the second time this year. There have been 240 polio cases in Indonesia since May, when the crippling disease re-emerged after being eradicated from the world's fourth most populous country a decade ago.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BOX
JP/18/BOX Ubud resort blends classical and modern design concepts When the Bali-based Arte Architect and Associates was commissioned to design Puri Wulandari Hotel and Resort in the upscale area of Ubud, the basic concept was to incorporate classical Balinese architectural elements with modern styles. "We are trying to re-interpret and rework the tradition into the newest forms of architectural idioms. We respect the tradition while at the same time warmly embrace modernity.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt ready to issue global bond soon
Govt ready to issue global bond soon Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is upbeat that the upcoming dollar-denominated bond sale, which may reach some US$1 billion, will rack up potential investors after senior government officials launched a non-deal roadshow to lure demand for the offering.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
IPB holds food tech competition
IPB holds food tech competition BOGOR: To raise the awareness of high school students in Greater Jakarta about the importance of food technology, Bogor Institute of Agriculture is running a student competition. The annual event in line with the 42nd anniversary of the institute, focused on "Healthy Food for a Better Future". With 21 high schools participating, the event was opened on Monday and lasts until Thursday at its Darmaga campus in Bogor.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ubud villas attract art lovers, honeymooners
Ubud villas attract art lovers, honeymooners The Jakarta Post, Ubud Lovers of art, culture, traditional villages or outdoor activities might well choose Ubud village to spend their holiday. The once quiet, pristine Ubud has now been transformed into a dynamic and vigorous settlement filled with a wide range of activities from the arts and culture to business and sports.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell stakes in Mandiri, BRI
Govt to sell stakes in Mandiri, BRI Bloomberg, Jakarta The government plans to sell a part of its stake in PT Bank Mandiri, the nation's largest lender, and its smaller rival PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to help cut its budget deficit, a minister said on Wednesday. The government will sell minority holdings in the banks because it still wants to retain control of the lenders, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie told reporters.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Persipura gets bonuses, house for captain Edu
Persipura gets bonuses, house for captain Edu JAYAPURA: Rewards are flooding in for Persipura Jayapura soccer club after they won the Indonesian League crown on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Persija in Jakarta. As well as the Rp 1 billion (US$100,000) from the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI), the team has received the same amount in bonuses from the Papuan provincial government and Jayapura city administration.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top cop slapped on wrist for assault
Top cop slapped on wrist for assault Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Bogor police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito has admitted to assaulting one of his subordinates, while his driver was detained on Wednesday for causing severe injuries in the attack. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo said that Bambang would be charged under Article 352 of the Criminal Code on minor assault. The driver, Chief Brig.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trust needed for implementation of Aceh agreement
Trust needed for implementation of Aceh agreement Imanuddin Razak, Jakarta The Aceh peace agreement has been signed and non-local Indonesian Military (TNI) troops and police officers have begun to return to their home bases. All of the jailed activists and sympathizers of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which for 30 years fought the TNI and the police in an attempt to gain independence for the province, have been released in compliance with the Aug. 15 agreement.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S., RI hold legal workshop
U.S., RI hold legal workshop JAKARTA: The United States and Indonesian governments started on Wednesday a two-day international workshop to work out how both countries could better nab international criminals and seize their ill-gotten gains. The workshop, sponsored by the U.S.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
On caning and beheading
On caning and beheading I refer to the opinion article entitled Public caning a primitive punishment, page 5 in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 22. First, I am proud of living in Indonesia which is the most democratic country having the largest Muslim population in the world. It seems that democracy runs well in Indonesia. An example of this is to let Acehnese undertake the syaria (Islamic law), though it is still conducted in a patchy manner.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. HU: 1 X 56
1. HU: 1 X 56 China's Hu Jintao closet liberal or conservative? 2. PKI: 2 X 24 Former political prisoners still haunted by past 3. FIRING: 2 X 27 Australia fires warning shots at Indonesian fishing boats
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian shadow puppet master dies
Malaysian shadow puppet master dies MALAYSIA: Malaysia's waning art of shadow puppetry has suffered another setback with the death of one of the last masters of the tradition, a report said on Wednesday. Puppet master Abdullah Ibrahim died on Monday at the age of 67 in northern Kelantan state from asthma and complications related to an earlier stroke, the Star daily said. "A very real light has passed from my life.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/TRADE2
JP/18/TRADE2 Trade imbalance favors Australia The dream of a speedy link between Surabaya and Australia has long eluded transport planners, who have worked for decades to get a direct transport route opened. Australia exports goods worth about A$3.4 billion (about US$ 2.6 billion) to Indonesia and ranks at number six in the list of suppliers to the country. Top of the list is Singapore, followed by Japan, China, the U.S. and Thailand. Australia imports goods worth A$3.3 billion from Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rally causes traffic jams
Rally causes traffic jams JAKARTA: A demonstration over disputed land held by about 1,000 members of the Native Jakartan Brotherhood Forum (FBR) caused traffic jams for hours along Jl. Jend. Sudirman on Wednesday. The protesters closed all access to the complex housing the Sona Topas Tower and Bank Permata building on the road in Setiabudi, South Jakarta, preventing employees of offices renting the buildings from entering the premises until 11 a.m.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Herbal medicine
Herbal medicine drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children. It is said that all that is needed to spark a human (bird) flu pandemic is for the bird flu virus to exchange DNA with a normal human flu virus.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI tops Asian wall climbing event
RI tops Asian wall climbing event JAMBI: National wall climbers finished the overall champion in the International Asian Championship in Iran on Sept. 22-Sept. 23. Chief of the National Wall Climbing Association (PB FPTI) Syahrir said here on Wednesday that the team of Etta, Evi, Galar and Abudzar took two gold and two silver. They defeated athletes from South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Japan, with Etta taking gold in the women's general division and Evi winning silver in the speed class.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel scarcity affects nation
Fuel scarcity affects nation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country braces for more street protests and panic buying ahead of the fuel price increase on Oct. 1, the fuel scarcity has created long lines on Wednesday at filling stations and kerosene distributors nationwide. In Bandarlampung, the increased price of kerosene from Rp 800 to Rp 2,000 per liter made the three-day wait for the fuel -- which the nation's poorest people use for cooking -- all the more frustrating.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chess ace Utut mulls giving Manila a miss for worlds in Russia
Chess ace Utut mulls giving Manila a miss for worlds in Russia Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national chess team's chances in November's 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are at risk as GM Utut Adianto considers competing in the World Chess Championships instead. World chess governing body FIDE announced on Wednesday the world meet was scheduled for Nov. 26-Dec. 17 in Khanty-Mansysk, Russia, while the SEA Games will be held from Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 in the Philippines.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Indonesia's long quest for legal certainty Budiono Kusumohamidjojo Jakarta 2. Mali -- Interfaith dialog should start in schools 2 x 30 Foundation for religious tolerance and understanding starts in schools or Understanding of other faiths should begin in schools M. Ali Manchester, UK
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
BP Migas demands speedy development in Natuna block
BP Migas demands speedy development in Natuna block The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's oil and gas sector's regulator will not support the extension of U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil's contract in the gas- rich Natuna D-Alpha block in 2007 if the contractor fails to commence production from the block.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/GERWANI
JP/18/GERWANI Aging ex-Gerwani members fight for justice Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Cecilia and Felia get out of a sedan and carefully walk in their stylish sandals on the wet cobbled stone floor on the side of the house. It has been raining since morning and nearly all the floor outside -- and parts of the inside of the dilapidated house -- are wet.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Political consensus on fuel
Political consensus on fuel We should commend the House of Representatives for approving on Tuesday the government's plan to increase domestic fuel prices in light of concerted efforts to reduce fiscal deficit, increase fuel conservation and reallocate the subsidy from the middle and top-income bracket directly to the poorest segment of the society.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
State RR company gets new directors
State RR company gets new directors JAKARTA: State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto appointed Ronny Wahyudi as the new president director of state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), replacing Omar Berto. The new management board includes director of finance A. Kuntjoro, technical director Makbul Sujudi P., operations director Soedarmo Ramadhan, director of human resources and general affairs Amien Abdurrahman and director of business development Julison Arifin.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The govt must inform the public
The govt must inform the public The government has declared the current bird flu outbreak "an extraordinary event", a situation that requires the pooling of resources to fight the epidemic. What has the government done to contain the disease? The Jakarta Post interviewed some people in Tangerang, Banten, to find out their views on the issue. Raharjo, 45, lives in Pondok Aren subdistrict, Tangerang regency. He works for a firm on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Elephants, farmers clash in Aceh
Elephants, farmers clash in Aceh Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantations Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Aceh Besar It has been almost a month since Sakdani had a good night's sleep; before he began staying up into the early hours of the morning to protect his banana plantation from rampaging elephants. "If I fall asleep my entire banana plantation will be destroyed by the elephants," a weary Sakdani told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Scholarship for RI teachers
Scholarship for RI teachers SURABAYA: The Japanese government is offering scholarships for Indonesian teachers to study in Japan for 18 months next year. Arvil Syahadat, a member of staff at the Japanese Consulate in Surabaya, East Java, said on Wednesday that the scholarship program would only be available for teachers with five years teaching experience and below the age of 35 by April 1, 2006. Those who are interested to join the program must an submit application by Jan.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sixteen migrant workers murdered
Sixteen migrant workers murdered Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Police are stepping up their hunt for the linchpin of a gang accused of the grisly murders of 16 female migrant workers in East Java, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. To capture the province's most-wanted man, known only as Yudi, Surabaya Police had alerted police forces throughout East Java and Bali, chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Arbaridi Jumhur said.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel stashes uncovered as Oct. 1 nears
Fuel stashes uncovered as Oct. 1 nears Wahyoe Boediwardhana and Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Lombok As the date of the fuel price increase nears, more fuel hoarders have been arrested in several areas across the nation, including Bali and West Nusa Tenggara provinces. At least 10 people were arrested and thousands of liters of fuel seized during separate operations in the two provinces in the past three days.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY warns against fueling violence
SBY warns against fueling violence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While protests are mounting ahead of the government's announcement of the new fuel prices, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the public against turning violent. "Go ahead if you want to express yourselves by protesting, but don't burn or destroy things. (Peaceful expression) is what democracy is all about," Susilo said during a meeting with university rectors at the State Palace on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Herbal drinks and bird flu
Herbal drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children. It is said that all that is needed to spark a human (bird) flu pandemic is for the bird flu virus to exchange DNA with a normal human flu virus.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 45th Anniversary Celebration of Nigeria's Independence, I bring warm fraternal greetings from the government and people of Nigeria to the Government and people of Indonesia. I also congratulate my fellow compatriots' resident in Indonesia who through their economic pursuits not only contribute to overall economic development of this country, but further strengthening existing relations between Nigeria and Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Illegal loggers rounded up
Illegal loggers rounded up PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Since an anti-illegal logging drive was launched by the government in 2003, West Kalimantan Police have arrested at least 445 people for their alleged roles in illegal logging. From the loggers, the police seized some 239,566 cubic meters of logs and processed timber worth some Rp 185,318 billion (US$18.5 million). The police have completed the case files of 46 of the 445 loggers, said West Kalimantan Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sites chosen for
Sites chosen for another disarmament BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government, separatist rebels and foreign monitors have agreed on the sites for a second phase of rebel disarmament in Aceh province, a member of the foreign monitoring team said on Tuesday. But the start date for the weapons handover is still to be decided. Weapons would be surrendered in Sabang town and in the districts of North Aceh, East Aceh and Aceh Tamiang, said Lt. Gen.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
PASI scraps 7 athletes from SEA Games training
PASI scraps 7 athletes from SEA Games training Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) has dropped seven athletes from training for the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games after they were deemed unlikely to medal in the Philippines. "The National Sports Council (KONI) has a rigid policy that athletes whose performance would not bring any medals must not be sent to the SEA Games.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell part of stakes in Mandiri, BRI
Govt to sell part of stakes in Mandiri, BRI Bloomberg Jakarta The government plans to sell a part of its stake in PT Bank Mandiri, the nation's largest lender, and its smaller rival PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) to help cut its budget deficit, a minister said on Wednesday. The government will sell minority holdings in the banks because it still wants to retain control of the lenders, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie told reporters.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hamid denies involvement in KPU scandal
Hamid denies involvement in KPU scandal Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin denied allegations that he had received kickbacks collected from private sector firms when he was still a serving member of the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, September 30, 2005
TV Today: Friday, September 30, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
[i][b]NOT POLLY, this is a name for a budgie, not a killer or BIN
NOT POLLY, this is a name for a budgie, not a killer or BIN stooge Pollycarpus 'not scheduled to fly to S'pore' JAKARTA: Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto was not scheduled to be on the Sept. 6, 2004 flight bound for Amsterdam via Singapore, according to Eddy Santoso, Garuda's crew scheduling manager.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Former political prisoners still haunted by past
Former political prisoners still haunted by past Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Forty years after the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was accused of masterminding the bloody attempted coup on Sept. 30, 1965, political prisoners associated with the movement still bear scars of incarceration and persecution.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
IFC, ADB allowed to issue yuan debt
IFC, ADB allowed to issue yuan debt BEIJING: China's State Council (cabinet) on Wednesday approved an expected 1.0 billion yuan (US$120 million) yuan-dominated bond to be jointly issued by the International Finance Corp (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). No details of the debt issue was given but the Ministry of Finance said on its website that the debt issue still needed the approval of the central bank.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Results in the US$380,000 Vietnam Open ATP tennis tournament
Results in the US$380,000 Vietnam Open ATP tennis tournament In Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday: Men's singles 1st rd Jiri Vanek (Cze) bt Prakash Amritraj (Ind) 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 Jonas Bjorkman (Swe) bt Kenneth Carlsen (Den x4) 6-3, 6-4 Alexander Waske (Ger) Raemon Sluiter (Ned) 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (9/7) Thailand Open Results from the third day of the Thailand Open in Bangkok Wednesday (x denotes seeding): 1st rd Tommy Haas (Ger x 4) bt Irakli Labadze (Geo) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 Justin...
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nation braces for massive protests
Nation braces for massive protests The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City police are tightening up security in the capital, especially at 14 places that are likely to be targets of protesters out to oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices on Oct. 1. Besides securing the streets, police have also deployed several officers to guard each of some 200 gas stations in the capital to ensure that all of them serve motorists as usual. City police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Body language' makes classes fun
'Body language' makes classes fun Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who would have thought that a seminar can be fun, as can a math class? Well, it all depends on the ability of the teacher to read the body language of students, said Singaporean educationalist Jeffrey Goh Kim Heng during a seminar on Wednesday at the Raffles International Christian School in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victims
Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victims The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman living in Petukangan, South Jakarta, has had restless nights since the media started continuously airing updates on the condition of a boy from her neighborhood who contracted bird flu. Her immediate reaction was to take her children out of school and get them away from the area for a few days. Other mothers in her housing complex did the same. "We still have no idea how the virus spreads.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, until Nov.4 * Thai Jewelry Art Cultures of the Sea by Kitti Manoonphol and Ittipol Reekdee, Karma Resort Jimbaran, Jimare Restaurant Lounge (Tel. 0361 708848), Jl. Four Season, Jimbaran, until Oct.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN meetings are expensive: Lao PM
ASEAN meetings are expensive: Lao PM LAOS: Lao Prime Minister Bounnhang Vorachith Wednesday warned the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that it was holding too many meetings which were proving too expensive. "There is currently a proliferation of the ASEAN meetings which has led to the overstretch of manpower and financial resources," he told delegates at the opening of an ASEAN meeting for economic ministers here.
Thu, 29 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hike
Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hike The Jakarta Post Jakarta City police are tightening up security in the capital, especially at 14 places that are likely to be targets of protesters out to oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices on Oct. 1. Besides securing the streets, police have also deployed several officers to guard each of some 200 gas stations in the capital to ensure that all of them serve motorists as usual.